Persian Kilim Rug, Early 20th C.

A hand-knotted Kilim rug. Iran, circa 1920.

Beautifully preserved, this amazing flat-weaved rug combines pure hand-spun wool in natural shade, plus an array of dyes in several tones of blue and red, to form a primitive, simple, yet stunning geometric pattern with intricate finish. The colors of the natural dyes are still bright and deep throughout the decades.

Both sides of the rug are visually equal, with some naturally occurring knots throughout the surface. The flanges on both ends are an extension of the natural hand-knotting of the rug. Additionally, the rug presents abrash throughout. Abrash is a naturally occurring variation in the color(s) of a hand-made rug. It typically appears as subtle, horizontal bands of different shades or tones within the same color family. Rather than being a defect, abrash is a hallmark of authentic hand-spun and hand-dyed fabrics.

All  of these features are a testament of its authenticity.

Dimensions: 4.5 x 7 feet.